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A crustacean annotated transcriptome (CAT) database.

Wenyan Nong¹, Zacary Y H Chai², Xiaosen Jiang³

¹School of Life Sciences, Simon F.S. Li Marine Science Laboratory, State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

|January 11, 2020

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A new database of crustacean transcriptomes provides valuable insights into decapod biology, aiding scientific research and aquaculture development. This resource enhances our understanding of shrimps, crabs, and lobsters.

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Area of Science:

Marine Biology
Genomics
Crustacean Research

Background:

Decapods (shrimps, crabs, lobsters, crayfish) are globally significant crustaceans.
Existing biological knowledge heavily relies on insect comparisons, highlighting a gap in crustacean-specific data.
A de novo transcriptome database was created to address this knowledge deficit.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a comprehensive transcriptome database for diverse decapod species.
To facilitate deeper understanding of crustacean biology and genetics.
To support advancements in fisheries and aquaculture.

Main Methods:

Generated 71 transcriptome assemblies from six decapod and one stomatopod species.
Performed differential gene expression analyses for within-species comparisons.
Developed a user-friendly graphical interface database with search functionalities (gene name, BLAST).

Main Results:

Created the Crustacean Annotated Transcriptome (CAT) database.
Database includes transcriptomes from various tissues and life stages.
Provides a searchable resource for gene sequences and expression data.

Conclusions:

The CAT database is a valuable resource for decapod research.
Facilitates further studies into crustacean biology.
Aids in the development and improvement of aquaculture practices.